domingo, 26 de diciembre de 2010

Tutorial: "How to Take a Nap", by Prince

Taking naps is a very serious matter to all cats.  We grow up to be masters of the nap-taking arts.  That's why, as a public service, I decided to develop my first tutorial with this theme in a few simple steps.


First, you have to feel tired and want to rest a little.
It's important to yawn.

Second, you need to find the perfect spot, wherever it is, even if it's in the bed or the top of the TV.

Third, it begins the napping process per se: stay still so the stress goes away.



Fourth, close your eyes slowly.


Fifth, let go of your body.

Sixth, move slowly until you find the perfect position.


Seventh, move periodically to maintain a balanced body temperature.


Eighth, if it's too cold you can make yourself into a donut.


Now, here are some examples of napping positions:

Fan-base position.

Cascading position.

Cross-paws position.

Stretch position.


Edward-scissor-hands position.
I hope this tutorial can serve you well.

Ola kala!

viernes, 24 de diciembre de 2010

Piru: The House's Cook

Oh, today was a really hard day, I worked a lot!!!  What was I doing?  I was at the kitchen aaaaaalllllll day, cooking and cooking because my human brother and sisters were coming to dinner. Here's what I cooked:


Arroz con gandules (rice and green pigeon peas). Recipe: http://www.elboricua.com/arroz_con_gandules.html

I added a banana leaf for more flavor.

Roasted turkey with lots of garlic.  Mmm, delicious!

Potato salad with onions, apples and a lot more.

And for dessert: tembleque.  Recipe: http://www.elboricua.com/tembleque.html

My family was all very happy with all the food.  Well, my work here is done, now it's time for a very well deserve nap.


Oh, I'm exhausted.

Ola kala!

viernes, 17 de diciembre de 2010

Terrible News

Do you remember Tiger, the lost Boxer-mix dog that came to my house?
Apparently, he was lost or someone threw him near my house.  Well, Mom and The Other One, out of compassion, gave him food everyday until they could find Tiger's owners or a new owner for Tiger.

Yesterday, one of the neighbors was complaining about Tiger telling Mom that he was ruining her garden, but I didn't underestand, because she has a fence in front of her house.  Mom told her that she was looking for an owner for Tiger because we can't have him inside the patio.  That neighbor have said before that she doesn't like animals, any of them.

The terrible thing is that this morning, Tiger wasn't around, but Mom had to go to work, so she left.  This afternoon, The Other One was calling him and calling him, but he never came.  She asked one of the neighbors and he told her that he thought that someone wanted the dog and, maybe, they took him.  But she said she can't believe what he's telling her.  Mom went to the neighbor that was complaining and she told Mom that she doesn't know anything about Tiger.  The thing is that, she has a party tonight.  Is it only a coincidence that the dog disappeared the night before her party?  I don't think so!!!  The Other One thinks that one of the neighbors- maybe that one- took the dog and threw him anywhere else, far away from here.  She was devastated and weeping a lot.

I think that everyone has the right to like or dislike animals, it's a personal choice.  But it's not the same to dislike something and to HATE  something.  Only a person that hates animals can do such a terrible thing like take an animal that isn't yours and threw him away. 

I wish we can find out what really happened with Tiger and help him someway, but I doubt that any of the neighbors will tell the truth.  One of The Other One's friend told her that the person that did that will have a bad karma for what he did.  I don't really know if that can be truth, but I sure hope he or she can realize that it was a terrible thing to do and be sorry for his actions.

jueves, 9 de diciembre de 2010

We Are Cats

It is true that I'm a little different from other cats around my house in some ways.  First, I have a special Mom that works very hard to make me happy- or almost happy, you know I love to hang out free wherever I want-, and that she loves me and my sibblings very much.  That's why she worked so hard to make us a fun park to be comfortable.  I'm also special because I can write a blog and communicate with friends all around the world; neither of my neighbors' pets can do that.  And, of course, I'm very special because I'm very much more handsome than anyone around here, and that's my humble opinion.  But, all that uniqueness doesn't refrain me, or my brother Prince, to do the things that cats normally do.  Prince, as my asistant, will show you an example.  Here's a video of him enjoying himself while playing with a laser beam.  I hope you like it, too. 



What normal cat-like things do you like to do?  Please comment.

Ola kala!

miércoles, 8 de diciembre de 2010

Reading Is Not Just For Dummies

The Other One has a new iPod, so she gave Prince her old one.  Prince was thrilled, but he did not understand quite well how to use it.  So, he ordered online a book with instructions to use it.  I thought it was a dummy decision, because it was a book for dummies.  JOJOJO, how I laughed when it came on the mail!  But, Prince sat down and read all that, now he says he's an expert.  Me?  I told him I don't need a dummy book to learn anything, do I? 

But, I have a confession to make: without Prince's permission, I took the book and read it myself.  I have to admit that it's quite good and easy to understand.  I guess that, after all, you should read to learn about the issues that interest you, even if it's as simple as how to use an iPod or something more deep.  Reading is not just for dummies, is for everyone.  I wonder what my friends like to read about.  Please comment.  


Prince fell asleep reading his book.

He loves his iPod.
Ola kala!

sábado, 4 de diciembre de 2010

Cousin Melo, from Texas

As I told you, all my loyal readers, Mom was in Texas visiting one of my human brothers.  He has a cat, too: Melo.  His name sounds somewhat like the word "mellow", and it's approppriate because his catonality is like that, he's sweet and affectionate.  That doesn't help my cause because, inevitably, Mom did some comparisons.  You know I'm a sweet boy and I like to be near Mom... sometimes.  I like to be stroke only on my head, not the rest of the body, and I hate to be combed.  Melo LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS  to be stroke alllllllll over his body, LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS to be combed alllllll over his body and LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS to be with people all the time.  He meaws for all that and insist to be the center of attention at every minute.  How can he be like that?  It's obsessive!  Now, Mom is telling me that I should be more like Melo and let her comb me and cuddle me all she wants.  NO, I REFUSE TO BE LIKE THAT!  I love Mom, but I have to draw a line.

Well, anyway, I have to admit that Melo is a cute guy.  Here he is:

Hi, I'm cousin Melo.

I love to be with people, give and receive love all the time.  Isn't that the best?

In Mom's visit to Texas, she went to San Antonio, and she loved it there.  The place she loved most was the River Walk area.  Here are some pics she took:






Oh, I would like to go to Texas sometime and visit Melo.  But I don't think I'd go to the River Walk, too much water there.

Ola kala!

miércoles, 24 de noviembre de 2010

domingo, 21 de noviembre de 2010

Our Realm

We have taken over Mom's bed.
Ola kala!

sábado, 20 de noviembre de 2010

An Intruder

There's an intruder at the front of my house.  It's a dog!  Apparently he's a Boxer, a young one I can see.  He just appeared here a few days ago and looked at Mom with sad eyes and she ran to give him water and some food.  Now, she's gone, but he's not.  So, the work is for The Other One.  I have to admit that the guy is really friendly; The Other One talks to him and he seems to melt in front of her.  I know she'd love to take him in, she's even calling him already by a name, Tiger, but he barks at Prince and me, so, the idea is eliminated.  What she did today was entering to all the online services for lost and found animals and put his picture there.  I hope she can find his family.  Tiger seems like a good guy.  We'll see...


Ola kala!

viernes, 19 de noviembre de 2010

Have you missed me?

Hello, my friends.  I've been away on a forced vacation.  Everything is all right, don't worry.  It's only that, Mom and The Other One have been so busy that neither have had the decency of lending me their computers.  That's why I keep telling Mom that I should have my own computer.  Don't you think?  Or, she can buy me an iPad, I'm not really that demanding.  I think that, an iPad will be even better and more easy to use with my paws.  I can do like this guy:



Anyway, let's hope Mom brings me one from Texas.  Yes, she left me and went to visit my human brother that lives there.  Don't worry for me, The Other One, The Guy and my human sisters are taking care of me.  But now that Mom's away, I'll have her computer all for myself and so I can catch up with my friends blogs and post about the finished Ultimate FunPark.  Keep in touch!

Ola kala!

jueves, 4 de noviembre de 2010

Virtual Community: Worldwide Friendship

A community is a group of individuals that have common interests.  Originally, they were people that live near, but, with the Internet, a community can live worldwide (virtual community).  This is the case of us anipals.  We live in different countries, but we are virtual neighbors that care and look out for each other.  That is what's happening with my dear friend Iñigo Flufflebum.  Iñigo lives almost half the World away from me, but my heart is right there with him.  He also has the hearts of many other members of our furry community from other countries.  Why?  Because he's sick and the possibility of crossing the RB has been mentioned; that's devastating for all of us.  The Other One was reading Iñigo's update and got leaky eyes.  A friend told her that she shouldn't feel sorry for a cat that lives sooooo far away.  Apparently, that insensitive human doesn't understand the concept of virtual community where distance between bodies can be big, but there's no distance between hearts. 
So, even if I'm at the other side of the World, I'm purrrring and purrrring and meawing happy love and energy for my dear friend Iñigo; for him to feel better and for his family to be strong for him.  We love you, Iñigo, never forget that.
Please, visit Iñigo's blog and leave a comment for him to feel the love.

Ola kala!

miércoles, 27 de octubre de 2010

Anipal Photo Hunt #10: How Annoying!

I love cameras, when I see one I make poses and show my floofy belly.  But, Prince hates the flashy box, so, he gets annoyed when Mom or The Other One gets near him with that thing.  Here's what happened to him:

It's time for a little nap.

This is a great place: it's high, with shadow and just a ray of the Sun...
... and there's a great view.


Oh, no!  Here comes The Other One with the flashy box to interrupt my nap.

LEAVE ME ALONE!!! DON'T YOU SHOOT THAT THING TOWARDS ME!!!

MOOOOOMMMM!!! TELL THE OTHER ONE TO LEAVE ME ALONE OR I'LL PUT THE BITEY ON HER!


I was late for the linky list, but I couldn't let go of the opportunity to show these funny pics.

Ola kala!

lunes, 25 de octubre de 2010

ManCat Monday

You can be a ManCat and still have a floofy belly, right?

sábado, 23 de octubre de 2010

I was lost, but Mom found me

Yes, I got lost yesterday.  Uf, what a terrible experience!  This morning, Mom let me go to my hanging out time at the backyard.  Later, the garbage truck decided to visit my street.  Prince and I got very nervous.  Prince went to the door of The Other One and meawed, she opened the door and let him in.  I, instead of doing the same as Prince, decided to run away.  What?! Those trucks make a terrific noise, you wouldn't expected for me to think clearly during that stressful situation, would you?
Anyway, The Other One went out to go to her work, but didn't find me around, so she called Mom and told her that I was gone.  Mom walked around searching for me, too, but didn't found me.  So, she jumped into her car and drove all around the block several times calling me like crazy.  I was inside a neighbor's backyard.  I don't know how I got there because there's a very tall fence.  When she returned home I heard her and, when she stepped out of her car, on the other side of the house, I called her.  "Meaw?", meaning, "are you done yet driving around?  Can you come pick me up like NOW?"  She was so happy to see me.  I was so happy, too, but acted cool (don't tell her).
After that, Mom gave me some prawns and left to work.  I'm home safe with my family.

I want to thank all my old and new Twitter friends for their purrrs, meaws and pawcircle.  It worked!!!

Here are some of the messages: (as you know, Twitter puts first the last Twitt, so it's like reading it backwards- he-he)

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Erika K Saunders
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@ piru my furriend! ize so glad nofing bad happened to you, stay wif Momsy, they iss gud for kittehs! YAY!
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Ruthi
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@ Oh,I just now saw your tweet! Yeah,most cats hate big noises. I'm so glad it turned out OK!!And you are back where you belong!!
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Maximus
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@ What?! You were GONE?! *runs around frantically*
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Mario
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@ hi buddy. It is so very nice to see you tonight. Did you find your own way home or did your mom find you?
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Teddy Bear
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@ thanks so much for the link. You're a very handsome mancat too. Human sissy is part of staff(hee hee) Hope Mom's foot is better
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Teddy Bear
@ We don't know each other but so glad you got back home. Also my human sissy is puerto rican. xxx
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Wheatie the Cat
Good news! @ is back home! Yay! :D
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Erika K Saunders
@ ize soo glad you were found so fast! ***bik kitteh smoooches***
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Mario
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@ hi Wheatie. We're very happy to announce that @ is back home now. We're so happy.
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Wheatie the Cat
RT @: Immediate needed for @ who ran away from home due to loud scary noise. Positive energy needed.
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Mr Tibbs
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@ Am relieved. Have been worrying about this!
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Ruthi
@ Oh Piru! so glad to hear your "adventure" turned out well,darned trucks!
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Mario
THANKS everyone for for @ - he's back home safe with his mom. YAY - we're so happy.
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Mario
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@ YAY - we were all so worried. Did you come back on your own or did your mama find you?
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Erika K Saunders
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@ @ Piru iss home YAY! ize twitter iss all broken Auntie, fanks for gud news!
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dana moody
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@ kitten, did you see? @ came home! Yay! It was your magic paw!!
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sheila odom
RT @: @ @ Piru ran out when loud truck scared hims come home Piru/ oh do hope he comes back xx
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Erika K Saunders
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@ @ Piru ran out when loud truck scared hims come home Piru
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Kathe Garbrick
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@ Yay!! No more running away, ok? Stay safe at home ;)
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Lily T
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@ YAY! So glad your Mom found you-I was worried! Bet your Mom feels a lot better now that you're home too! Purrrrs @
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BZTAT
Yay!!! Purrrrrrrrr RT @: @ I'm back, thanks for the purrss!
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YourDailyCute
BIG yay! RT @: @ @ Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks 4 purrrs.
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BZTAT
Yay!!! RT @: @ @ Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks 4 purrrs.
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Amber Alert for Pets
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@ Glad he's home.
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dana moody
Great news! RT @: @ Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks for the purrrs
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dana moody
needed for @ who ran away from home due to loud scary noise. Positive energy needed dat he returns home. RT
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YourDailyCute
RT @: RT @: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck.
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BZTAT
RT @: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck.
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BrewskieButt
RT @: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck.
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BZTAT
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@ Oh dear! I hope he is found soon!
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Lily T
@ I hate it when I hear abt lost anipals-makes me sad until I know they r home. So I'll keep PURRRRING 4 @ 2 go home!
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Lily T
RT @: HEY PALS-we nd lots of purrs for @ dat he come home. Ran away 2day cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr come home.
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Kathe Garbrick
RT @: HEY PALS -we need lots of purrs for @ dat he come back home. Ran away today cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr...
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katz cats
RT @: HEY PALS -we need lots of purrs for @ dat he come back home. Ran away today cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr...
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Maggie Tortie Kat
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@ oh no! Love @ Come home!!!!!
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Theodoro Jones
OhMyGodNAngels... pls, help Piru back home! RT @ Piru ran away cause a loud noise of a truck. Mom is searching him

Erika K Saunders
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@ oh noes ***scrape scrape***chufff chufff***chuff chuffff** Piru, feel da power, follow beam home!